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P146 PSX

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,637 mi
Last recorded80,637 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 PSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2016 80,637 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both very low no tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills middle and front (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 70,700 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,655 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 61,022 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,278 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 56,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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P146 PSX is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P146 PSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P146 PSX is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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